A 7033 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Empowers the council on the arts to designate Little Yemen as a cultural district

This bill authorizes New York's Council on the Arts to officially designate "Little Yemen" as a cultural district within the city of New York. It specifically defines the district's boundaries - bounded by White Plains Road (west), Bronxdale Avenue (east and north), and Van Nest Avenue (south) - and empowers the Council to provide grants, technical assistance, or other support to cultural institutions in this area. The designation aims to promote regions with identifiable cultural heritage, like Little Yemen, by connecting them to state resources. This policy change directly affects cultural organizations and community initiatives within the designated neighborhood.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

A7033C A7033D · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to update the legislative history reference and reorganize the list of designated cultural regions. The most significant policy change is the addition of the 'Harlem Renaissance Cultural District' as a new eligible region for grants and assistance, while the original 'East Harlem' definition was slightly modified to clarify its boundaries. The 'Little Yemen' region was moved to a separate section to accommodate the new entry.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was expanded to include the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District as an additional designated region eligible for cultural funding and support.
SCOPE

Added the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District as a new designated region eligible for grants and technical assistance.

DEFINITION

Modified the boundary definition for East Harlem and restructured the list of regions to include the new Harlem Renaissance entry.

TECHNICAL

Updated the legislative history reference from chapter 677 of the laws of 2024 to chapter 323 of the laws of 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2026 · Assembly May 21, 2025

How they voted

591
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Apr 1, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Amendments
6
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7033D
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
REPASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7033C
lower
May 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7033B
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7033A
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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